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THE LATTER PART OF PARA 2 OF TELEGRAM UNDER REFERENCE SUGGESTS THAT
THREE OF THE REMAINING SEVEN CONFRONTATION PRISONERS WILL BE RELEASED IN
A BATCH IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR. THIS IS NOT SO. 1
SHOULD THEREFORE PREFER THIS PASSAGE TO READ:
... IN THE INTERESTS OF CLEMENCY AND OF SINO-BRITISH RELATIONS, TO
RELEASE FOUR OF THE PRISONERS IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN YOUR VISIT TO PEKING
AND THE CHINESE NEW YEAR. AS THE CHINESE WILL KNOW ONE OF THESE
PRISONERS, LAW LUN HAS ALREADY BEEN RELEASED.''
2. I WONDER IF THE FIRST SENTENCE OF MORGAN'S LETTER TO THE MFA - OF
28TH NOVEMBER ABOUT LAW (WHICH I HAVE JUST SEEN) HAS NOT SOMEWHAT
DETRACTED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED COMMUNICATION. HOWEVER, IF
H.M. AMBASSADOR THINKS IT MIGHT STILL HELP HIM | HAVE NO OBJECTION TO
IT.
3. OF COURSE THE LESS PUBLICITY THE BETTER.
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HONG KONG TELEGRAM NO 1937, ÞARÁGRAPH 41 CONFRONTATION PRISONERS.
1 WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE GOVERNOR FOR HIS OFFER, WHICH WE ARE GLAD TO
ACCEPT.
2. SUBJECT TO ANY FURTHER COMMENTS WHICH THE GOVERNOR MAY HAVE, YOU
SHOULD NOW INFORM THE CHINESE THAT THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT HAVE
DECIDED, IN THE INTERESTS OF CLEMENCY AND OF SINO-BRITISH RELATIONS, TO
ADVANCE THE RELEASES OF THE THREE CONFRONTATION PRISONERS DUE IN ANY
CASE IN THE EARLY PART OF 1973 TO THE EVE OF CHINESE NEW YEAR, 3. IF THE
CHINESE ASK ABOUT THE REMAINING FOUR PRISONERS, YOU SHOULD SAY THAT
THESE MEN WERE ALL CONVICTED OF PARTICULARLY SERIOUS CRIMES WHICH
INVOLVED KILLING OR SERIOUSLY WOUNDING, SO THAT THE QUESTION OF CLEMENCY
DOES NOT ARISE FOR THE TIME BEING,
4. YOU SHOULD YOURSELF MAKE NO REFERENCE TO THE QUESTION OF THE BRITISH
DETAINEES. IF THE CHINESE BRING THE SUBJECT UP, YOU SHOULD SAY THAT WE
NATURALLY HOPE THAT THE CHINESE WILL MAKE GOOD THE UNDERTAKINGS THEY
GAVE ME.`
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Written Answers
29 NOVEMBER 1972
Mr. St. John-Stevas: It is not possible to answer this Question because
the term petroleum technology" is not applied to particular courses in
universities. Many subjects, which are widely available, can be directly
relevant to the needs of the petroleum industry, including chemistry,
physics, mathematics, chemical engineer- ing, mechanical engineering,
mining and geology.
FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH
AFFAIRS
Hong Kong
Mr. Sillars asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs how many persons charged and found guilty of offences in
connection with the 1967 riots in Hong King are still in prison.
Mr. Anthony Royle: Seven of those found guilty of offences arising from
the 1967 disturbances are still serving prison sentences.
Mr. Sillars asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs how many penal establishments there are in Hong King: how many
of these are exclusively for juveniles; and if he will list, by
establishment, the number of prisoners now serving sentence.
2,293
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Stanley Maximum Security Prison Chi Ma Wan Open Prison Victoria
Reception Centre... Tai Lam Addiction Treatment
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Detention Centre Tai Lam Centre for Women Kwun Tong Hostel
Castle Peak Boys' Home O Pui Shan Boys' Home... Begonia Aan Boys' Home
Ma Tau Wei Girls' Hom
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Total 5,58
Mr. Sillars asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Afairs in which year corporal punishment was abolished in Hong Kong
penal establish
ments.
Mr. Anthony Royle: Corporal pun- ishment in Hong Kong penal establish-
fuents is still permitted as a last resort. Linder prison rules tae
Commissioner of Prisons may with the approval of the Covernor, and
provided the Governor is satisfied that no other form of authorised
DATE BY NOV
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punishment will prove effective, award corporal punishment to any male
offender for the following offences:
(n) Mutiny:
(b) Incitement to mutiny; and (e) Gross person violence against offi-
cers of the Prisons Department.
Mr. Sillars asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs what official estimate exists of the number of prostitutes in
Hong Kong: and if he will make a statement on the policy Raymo measures
adopted by the Government of Hong Kong to eliminate prostitution,
Mr. Anthony Royle: No official estimate is made for the number of pros
titutes in Hong Kong. In 1971, however, 641 persons were convicted for
soliciting.
Measures 10 counter
prostitution include legislation "gainst related activi- ties such as
soliciting, trafficking in women, keeping a brothel and nimping. In
addition, rehabilitation is undertaken by the Government's Social
Welfare Department and by voluntary agencies.
Mr. Sillars asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs what official surveys of the num ber of beggars in Hong Kong
have been undertaxen in recent years; and in what publications the
official findings of these surveys can be found.
Mr. Anthony Royle: Sample surveys of beggars in Hong Kong are conducted
from tie to time by the Social Welfare Department. The latest was in
March, 1971.
This showed a 50 per cent. decline in the number of beggars since 1968.
The survey has not been published, but I will write to the hon. Member
with further details.
Mr. Sillars asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs what official public assistance schemes are now operating in
Hong Kong; and if he wili make a statement giving details of the
Tenefits paid in cash under each scheme.
Mr. Anthony Koyle: There is one public assistance schène in Hong Kong
which is reviewed annually. Any eligible person who has an income below
ne levci prescribed by the scheme is paid aa allowance to meet the
difference. Tho
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Ia. Mr James Sillars (South Ayrshire): To ask the
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many
persons charged and found guilty of offences in connection with the 1967
riots in Hong Kong are still in prison.
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MR ANTHONY ROYLE
Seven of those found guilty of offences arising from the 1967
disturbances are still serving prison sentences.
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1. FOR ANSWER ON 20 NOVEMBER.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE WHY, EARLIER THIS YEAR, THE HONG KONG
180GRATION DEPARTMENT DROPPED THE TERM COLONY FROM ITS PASSPORTS AND
IMMIGRATION STAMPS,
C. FOR ANSWER ON 27 NOVEMBER.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT IS THE ACREAGE OF CROWN LAND IN HONG
KONG HOW MANY ACRES IN TOTAL ARE LEASED TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OR
CORPORATE BODIES: AND IF HE WILL NAME THE 10 MAJOR LEASEHOLDERS AND
STATE THE DATE WHEN THEY FIRST TOOK THE LEASE. TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF
STATE, IF THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG LEASES LAND THROUGH ONE OF ITS OWN
DEPARTMENTS DEALING DIRECTLY WITH APPLICANTS, OR THROUGH PRIVATE
PROPERTY COMPANIES,
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY LEASES FOR LAND ARE UNDER
CURRENT ISSUE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG: WHAT WILL BE THE INCOME
FROM THESE IN THE CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR: AND HOW MANY LEASES WILL COME
UP FOR RENEWAL IN 1973.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL STATE THE TOTAL INCOME OF THE
GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG IN THE LAST FINANCIAL YEAR, SHOWING UNDER THE
NECESSARY HEADINGS HOW THIS INCOME WAS DERIVED: IF HE WILL STATE THE
GOVERNMENT'S EXPENDITURE IN TOTAL AND UNDER VARIOUS HEADINGS FOR THE
SAME PERIOD: AND HOW THIS COMPARES WITH THE PAST 10 YEARS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT LEGISLATION HAS BEEN ENACTED IN HONG
KONG FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE AFFAIRS OF STOCK EXCHANGES IN THE
COLONY: AND IF HE WILL MAKE A STATEMENT ON FUTURE COVERNMENT ACTION IN
THIS NATTER.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT ARE THE CURRENT OR PROJECTED CAPITAL
PROJECTS TO SOLVE THE WATER SUPPLY PROBLEM IN HONG KONG. TO ASK THE
SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY TRADE UNIONISTS ARE PRESENTLY SERVING ON
LEGISLATIVE BODIES WITHIN HONG KONG: AND IF HE WILL LIST THE BODIES
CONCERNED AND THE TOTAL NUNDER OF MEMBORS OF EACH, INDICATING THE TRADE
UNIONISTS SERVING ON EACH.
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TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY CASES OF SUICIDE VERE REPORTED
IN HONG KONG IN EACH OF THE PAST 12 YEARS: AND HOW MANY SUICIDES WERE
FROM THE CHINESE POPULATION IN EACH OF THE STATED YEARS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL LIST THE CROWN COLONIES,
SHOWING THE RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS, GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT, AND PER
CAPITA INCOME IN EACH OF THE LAST 10 YEARS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY CASES OF MURDER, ROBDERY WITH
VIOLENCE, AND RAPE HAVE BEEN COMMITTED IN HONG KONG IN EACH YEAR IN THE
PERIOD 1960 TO 1971 AND IN THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF THIS YEAR.
3. FOR ANSWER ON 28 NOVEMBER.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL PUBLISH DETAILS, FROM SOURCES
AVAILABLE, OF THE TRADE UNIONS, TRADE UNION MEMBERSHIP, AND CENTRAL
TRADE UNION ORGANISATIONS IN HONG KONG.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT LAW EXISTS IN HONG KONG WHICH
PROHIBITS TRADE UNIONS FROM ESTABLISHING AND USING A POLITICAL FUND TO
FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THEIR MEMBERS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT LAWS EXIST IN HONG KONG WHICH ALLOW
THE GOVERNMENT TO INTERFERE WITH THE RIGHTS OF TRADE UNIONS TO MAKE
INDEPENDENT DECISIONS ABOUT AFFILIATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION
ORGANISATIONS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT RESTRICTIONS ARE PLACED BY LAW UPON
TRADE UNION MEMBERSHIP IN HONG KONG.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL LIST THE MAJOR PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECTS UNDER WAY OR PLANNED TO START SHORTLY IN HONG KONG AND THE COST
OF EACH PROJECT: IF HE WILL NAME THE UNITED KINGDOM COMPANIES WHO HAVE
BEEN AWARDED CONTRACTS: AND IF HE WILL ESTIMATE THE TOTAL VALUE TO THE
UNITED KINGDOM INCOME OF THESE CONTRACTS. TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
IF HE WILL LIST THE LABOUR LAWS IN FORCE IN HONG KONG, THE DATES OF
ENACTMENT AND THE PURPOSES OF EACH ACT.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG
KONG'S TOTAL EXPENDITURE IN THE LAST FINANCIAL YEAR WAS ALLOCATED TO
SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES INCLUDING HOUSING: AND WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE OF
THIS YEAR'S TOTAL EXPENDITURE DEVOTED TO THESE SERVICES.
4. FOR ANSWER ON 29 NOVEMBER.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY PERSONS CHARGED AND FOUND GUILTY
OF OFFENCES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 1967 RIOTS IN HONG KONG ARE STILL IN
PRISON.
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TOK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY PENAL ESTABLISHMENTS THERE ARE IN
HONG KONG, HOW MANY OF THESE ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR
JUVENILES: AND IF HE WILL LIST, BY ESTABLISHMENT, THE NUMBER OF
PRISONERS NOW SERVING SENTENCE.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IN WHICH YEAR CORPORAL PUNISHMENT WAS
ABOLISHED IN HONG KONG PENAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT OFFICIAL ESTIMATE EXISTS OF
THE NUMBER OF PROSTITUTES IN HONG KONG: AND IF HE WILL MAKE A
STATEMENT ON THE POLICY MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF
HONG KONG TO ELIMINATE PROSTITUTION.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT OFFICIAL SURVEYS OF THE NUMBER OF
BEGGARS IN HONG KONG HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN IN RECENT YEARS; AND
IN WHAT PUBLICATIONS THE OFFICIAL FINDINGS OF THESE SURVEYS CAN
BE FOUND.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT OFFICIAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SCHEMES
ARE NOW OPERATING IN HONG KONG: AND IF HE WILL MAKE A STATEMENT GIVING
DETAILS OF THE BENEFITS PAID IN CASH UNDER EACH
SCHEME.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL PUBLISH FIGURES SHOWING THE
NUMBER OF PERSONS IN HONG KONG, IN THE LAST FINANCIAL YEAR, ESTIMATED TO
HAVE A MONTHLY INCOME IN HONG KONG HONEY OF, NAMELY, UNDER 400 DOLLARS,
400 TO 509 DOLLARS, 560 TO 668 DOLLARS, 600 TO 700 DOLLARS, 700 TO 1,000
DOLLARS, 1,000 TO 1,500 DOLLARS, 1,500 TO 3,000 DOLLARS, 3,000 TO 10,003
DOLLARS, 10,000 TO 30,000 DOLLARS, AND ABOVE 30,000 DOLLARS,
RESPECTIVELY.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, WHAT IS HIS ESTIMATE OF THE PROPORTION OF
THE HONG KONG POPULATION LIVING BELOW THE CURRENT OFFICIAL DEFINITION OF
POVERTY AND HOW THIS COMPARES WITH EACH OF THE PREVIOUS 12 YEARS, USING
FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL YEAR THE OFFICIAL DEFINITION OF POVERTY APPLIED AT
THAT TIME.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL STATE IN INCOME TERMS THE HONG
KONG GOVERNMENT'S CURRENT OFFICIAL DEFINITION OF A POOR FAMILY: AND HOW
THIS COMPARES WITH THE DEFINITION APPLIED IN EACH
OF THE LAST 12 YEARS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF, TAKING 1960 AS THE BASE FACTOR, HE
WILL INDICATE THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE COST OF LIVING IN
HONG KONG IN EACH YEAR SINCE THEN.
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*LISHED IN HONG KONG FOR DEALING WITH DISPUTES BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND
WORKPEOPLE: HOW MANY COVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES ARE
VOLVED IN CONCILIATION WORK: AND HOW MANY DISPUTES WERE REPORTED IN EACH
OF THE PAST SIX YEARS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF BLIND WORKERS IN HONG KONG HAVE
PRESENTED A PETITION OR HADE REPRESENTATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AT ANY TIME
IN THE LAST TWO YEARS ABOUT THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS: AND MIAT REPLY THE
COVERIJOR GAVE THESE WORKERS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY EMPLOYERS HAVE BEEN PROSECUTED
IN HONG KONG IN EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS FOR EMPLOYING CHILD LABOUR:
AND IF HE WILL STATE THE HIGHEST, THE LOWEST, AND THE AVERAGE FINE
IMPOSED BY THE COURTS IN EACH OF THESE YEARS. TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF
STATE, WHEN THE LAST OFFICIAL SURVEY OF EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS WAS TAKEN
IN HONG KONG: AND WHAT WERE ITS FINDINGS WITH REGARD TO THE EMPLOYMENT
OF CHILDREN IN MANUFACTURING AND OTHER INDUSTRIES.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ESTIMATED TO LIVE IN
THE KUN TONG INDUSTRIAL AREA OF HONG KONG: VHICH HOSPITALS ARE LOCATED
WITHIN THIS AREA: AND HOW MANY HOSPITAL BEDS BY SPECIALTY ARE AVAILABLE
FOR THE POPULATION OF THIS AREA.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL PUBLISH DETAILS OF THE
HONG KONG GOVERNMENT'S HOSPITAL BUILDING PROGRAMME SINCE THE END OF THE
LAST WAR.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL DETAIL THE LAND TRANSACTIONS
UNDERTAKEN BY THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT IN EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS,
SHOWING THE INCOME DERIVED BY THE GOVERNMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL
TRANSACTION.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL GIVE FIGURES, BY RANK, SHOWING
THE MAKE-UP OF THE HONG KONG POLICE FORCE IN EACH BRANCH OF THE SERVICE:
AND IF HE WILL SHOW THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON POLICE SERVICES IN EACH OF
THE
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
PAST 10 YEARS.
WHAT IS THE CURRENT POLICE/ POPULATION RATIO IN HONG KONG: AND IF HE
WILL SHOW HOW THIS COMPARES WITH EACH OF THE PAST 10 YEARS.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL PUBLISH THE MEMBERSHIP OF HONG
KONG'S EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS, SHOWING THEIR STATUS,
OCCUPATION AND LENGTH OF MEMBERSHIP.
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THE DEATHS AND SERIOUS INJURIES ARISING OUT OF EACH INCIDENT.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL ESTINATE NOW MANY PRIVATE
HOSPITALS AND HOSPITAL BEDS ARE AVAILABLE IN HONG KONG: AND IF HE WILL
GIVE A SAMPLE OF THE SCALE OF CHARGES KNOWN TO HIS DEPARTMENT.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY FREE HOSPITAL BEDS ARE AVAILABLE
PER HEAD OF THE POPULATION IN HONG KONG.
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TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, IF HE WILL ESTIMATE HOW MANY PRIVATE
HOSPITALS AND HOSPITAL BEDS ARE AVAILABLE IN HONG KONG: AND IF HE WILL
GIVE A SAMPLE OF THE SCALE OF CHARGES KNOWN TO HIS DEPARTMENT.
TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE, HOW MANY FREE HOSPITAL BEDS ARE AVAILABLE
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1. MR JAMES SILLARS, MP (LABOUR, SOUTH AYRSHIRE), HAS TODAY PUT BOYNI A
LARGE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER ON VARIOUS DATES. DETAILS
ARE IN MIFT.
2. WE SHOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ADVICE ON REPLIES BY CLOSE OF PLAY
TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER FOR THE QUESTION PUT DOWN FOR 20 NOVEMBER (OH WHICH
THERE IS OF COURSE THE USUAL GRACE PERIOD) 1 BY 23 NOVEMBER FOR THE
QUESTIONS DOWN FOR 27 NOVEMBER, BY 24
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review of rison sentences in Rong Kong, a number of further rednotions
have been sade in the centenasm of prisonera gent need in 1967. ne of
the results of these decisions wLE that a prisoner will be released on
29 Versaber schona earliest prospective date of release was previo-uly
23 March 1976.
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continus, as will norma
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During our meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr. Royle enquired about the
nationality of the 4 prisoners who will remain after the present batch
of 4 has been released between
now and the 1973 Lunar New Year
2.
Brief notes of these four are as follows. These
are taken from the statements given by the prisoners themselves to the
Police when they were first arrested in 1967.
3.
(1) IP Tat-shing was born somewhere in China in 1943.
He came to Hong Kong during the mass exodus of 1962.
(2) CHU Tsz-tim, born at Wai Yeung in 1945. He was
brought in illegally from China by his father
about 1959.
(3) MOK Siu-kui, born at Miling Village, Hoi Fung in
December 1937. He entered the Colony illegally
in 1962.
(4) LO Shui-yan, born in 1931 at Hing Ling, China. Claims
to have come to Hong Kong in February 1947.
IP and CHU were sentenced to life imprisonment. MOK and LO were
sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment. MOK's
earliest date of release would be 14.12.75, and LO's 15.2.76, allowing
for maximum remission being earned by each of them.
4.
I think that we may safely assume that none of
these 4 have been naturalised and that therefore none of them
is a British subject.
5.